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MKT 300 - Survey of Marketing (4)
This course introduces students to marketing from multiple perspectives: societal, managerial, business, not-for-profit, etc. Serves as foundation to the introductory marketing course if the student opts for a marketing major later. Course is not open to students who are pre-business, business undecided, or business majors.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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MKT 302 - Marketing (4)
Analysis of the principles of marketing, marketing concepts and trends, and their relationship to other business principles. Special emphasis is placed on the study of the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 150 or ECN 201 or ECN 210 and WRT 160 and (QMM 240 or STA 225 or STA 226) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. Students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 399 - Achieve III - Marketing (0)
Guide students through the job search process within the marketing major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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MKT 404 - Consumer Behavior (4)
Study of factors influencing consumer behavior, structuring and managerial use of consumer decision-making models. Examination of social, psychological and economic variables of buying behavior, including learning, motivation, attitude, personality, small group dynamics, demographic and economic factors and culture.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 405 - Marketing Research (4)
Focuses on the generation and management of information in marketing decisions. Covers the evaluation of additional marketing information, how it is acquired and used, the manager’s role in market research and the researcher’s role in supplying marketing information.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302, MKT 404, and (QMM 241 or QMM 250) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. MKT 404 and/or QMM 241 may be taken concurrently with MKT 405.
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MKT 406 - Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
A review of the selection and integration of advertising, promotion, public relations and personal selling budgets. Focused on understanding the whole process from planning to evaluating campaign results.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 420 - Distribution Channels and Logistics (3)
Examination of the management of marketing channel relationships. Focuses on the characteristics and social, economic and political relationships among wholesalers, agents, retailers and the other agencies that comprise distribution channels.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 430 - Personal Selling (3)
Focuses on the activities of personal selling in consumer and industrial markets. Emphasis is on the processes salespeople should follow when interacting with customers and prospects to ensure the needs of customers are successfully met.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 450 - International Marketing (3)
The application of marketing principles to problems associated with marketing products and services to different nations. Cases in international marketing will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 453 - Strategic Marketing Management (4)
This course takes an integrated approach to marketing strategy as it relates to the firm and competitive market environments. It explores and addresses issues through multi-method techniques, including case studies. This course requires knowledge of the foundations of marketing thought and marketing research tools.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302, MKT 404 and MKT 405 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. MKT 405 may be taken concurrently with MKT 453.
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MKT 460 - Entrepreneurial Marketing (3)
The course addresses the role of marketing in newer/smaller companies which usually have accumulated fewer resources to support marketing. They also often struggle to establish their credibility. Thus entrepreneurial marketing poses a unique set of marketing challenges which becomes the focus of this course. ENT 301 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Business students: MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. Non-Business Students may be able to take this course as part of an approved SBA minor. Permission from the minor coordinator is required before registration.
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MKT 470 - Business to Business Marketing (3)
The study of the interaction of businesses with one another in the buying and selling of goods that facilitate the production process or are used as components in the goods manufactured by the buying firm. Focus is on how business-to-business marketing decisions are or should be made in the business environment.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 480 - Seminar in Marketing (3)
Study of a selected topic or current marketing interest relevant to marketing management. Topics may include retail management, new product development, web marketing, e-commerce, services marketing or any area not covered by a specific course. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the type of course being offered.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
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MKT 490 - Independent Study (2 OR 4)
Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. An overall GPA of 3.00 or better and an approved contract prior to registration is also required.
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Mathematics Skill enrichment courses: MTH 061 and MTH 062
MTH 061 and MTH 062 are academic skill enrichment courses specially designed to aid incoming students who need additional preparation prior to entering one of the university’s standard mathematical sciences sequences.
*Note that when a student exercises the repeat option and takes MTH 061 or 062 to replace a grade previously earned in MTH 011, 012, 102, 103, 111 or 112, the grade earned in MTH 061 or 062 will replace the former grade. |
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ACS 300 - Foundations of Probability and Calculus (1)
Short review of important tools in algebra and calculus and links to applications of probability functions as integration and summation tools. Application of sequences and series to discrete probability distributions. Basic probability theory and combinatorial probability.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 and STA 226, each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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ACS 301 - Review for P/1 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries P/1 exam. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): STA 226.
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ACS 302 - Review for the FM/2 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries FM/2 exam. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 422.
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ACS 360 - Case Project (1)
Working in teams students will work on a real actuarial project presented by the instructor. Course is usually offered over the entire 14 week summer session and is a blend of online and in class meetings. Course is repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): Actuarial science major.
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ACS 380 - Special Topics in Actuarial Science (1 TO 3)
Study of a selected topic in actuarial sciences. Emphasis is placed on the institutional rather than theoretical aspects of a topic. May be repeated a total of four times as long as the topic is different. Generally offered during summer semester. Course is repeatable for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): Actuarial science major.
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ACS 399 - ACHIEVE 3 Actuarial Sciences (0)
Guides students through the job search process within the actuarial sciences major. Generally offered during the fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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ACS 401 - Review for MFE/3 Exam (1)
Review of materials for the Society of Actuaries MFE/3 exam. Generally offered during the summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 480.
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ACS 450 - Financial Mathematics (3)
Review of interest rate theory, probability theory, and probability distributions. Development of a variety of actuarial and risk models such as contingent payment models; life contingency models; frequency, severity and aggregate claims models. Risk metrics such as standard deviation and Value at Risk (VaR) are also covered. Replaces APM/ECN 450 Risk Management. Usually offered during the winter semester. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): STA 427, FIN 322, ACC 301.
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ACS 480 - Special Topics in Actuarial Science (1 TO 3)
Intensive study of a selected topic in actuarial sciences. May be repeated a total of three times as long as the topic is different. Generally offered during summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): ACS 450.
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MTH 061 - Elementary Algebra (4)
Order of operations; algebra of exponents; variable expressions; linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing and lines; linear systems of equations in two and three variables; polynomial arithmetic; factoring; solving equations by factoring; applications and problem solving.
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MTH 062 - Intermediate Algebra (4)
Rational expressions; radicals and rational exponents; solving rational and radical equations, quadratic equations; introduction to functions and their graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; applications and problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 061 (or MTH 011) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement exam.
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MTH 118 - Mathematical Sciences in the Modern World (4)
Designed for students without an extensive mathematics background who wish to explore the ways people use mathematical sciences to solve problems that arise in modern society. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
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MTH 121 - Linear Programming Elementary Functions (4)
Systems of equations, matrices, and linear programming (simplex method); rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 122 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (4)
The basic concepts, theorems and applications to the social sciences of the differential and integral calculus of one and several variables. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 121 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 141 - Precalculus (4)
Functions, roots of polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions (including graphs, identities, inverse functions, equations and applications), complex numbers, analytic geometry and conic sections.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
A detailed study of limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives, numerical techniques, integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTH 155 - Calculus II (4)
A detailed study of methods of integration, applications of the integrals, improper integrals, sequences, series and power series, polar coordinates, and parametric curves. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisites for knowledge applications: completion of the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 154 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 205 - Special Topics (2 OR 4)
Intermediate study of a selected topic in mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
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MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
A study of vectors, polar coordinates, three-dimensional geometry, differential calculus of functions of several variables, exact differential equations, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, and vector fields.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4)
Study of general vector spaces, linear systems of equations, linear transformations and compositions, Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, modeling and orthogonality. Provides a transition to formal mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 155 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 290 - Independent Study (2 OR 4)
Reading or research on some mathematical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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MTH 301 - Putnam Seminar (2)
This seminar meets one evening per week. Students solve and present solutions to challenging mathematical problems in preparation for the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a national undergraduate mathematics competition. May be repeated three times for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MTH 302 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematical Thinking (4)
The propositional and predicate calculus, set theory, methods of mathematical proof, inductive and recursive thinking, relations and functions, infinity. Emphasis is on rigorous proofs of mathematical statements. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or APM 263 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
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MTH 352 - Complex Variables (4)
A study of analytic functions of a complex variable including differentiation and integration, series representations, the theory of residues and applications.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 405 - Special Topics (2 OR 4)
Advanced study of a selected topic in mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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MTH 414 - History of Mathematics (4)
Mathematics from ancient to modern times, its growth, development and place in human culture. Offered every winter. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 415 - Foundations of Mathematics: Mathematical Logic and Set Theory (4)
An examination of the logical foundations of mathematics including analysis of the axiomatic method, basic set theory, cardinal and ordinal numbers, and the axiom of theory.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 452 - Advanced Calculus I (4)
The topology of the real number line and of n-dimensional Euclidean space, continuity and uniform continuity, derivatives, the Riemann integral, sequences and series, uniform convergence. Offered every fall.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 254, MTH 275 and MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher in each course, or permission of department.
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MTH 453 - Advanced Calculus II (4)
Improper integrals, derivatives and integrals in n-dimensional Euclidean space, implicit and inverse function theorems, differential geometry and vector calculus, and Fourier series. Offered every winter.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 452 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 461 - General Topology (4)
A study of topological spaces and continuous functions. Separation and countability properties, connectedness, compactness and local properties.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 462 - Geometric Structures (4)
A study of topics from Euclidean geometry, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry and transformation geometry. Offered every fall.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or corequisites: MTH 302 with grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
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MTH 465 - Differential Geometry (4)
Theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space with an introduction to the theory of matrix Lie groups.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 453 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 472 - Number Theory with Cryptography (4)
Structure of the integers, prime factorization, congruences, multiplicative functions, primitive roots and quadratic reciprocity, and selected applications including cryptography.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 475 - Abstract Algebra I (4)
Groups, subgroups, cosets, homomorphisms, quotient groups, rings and ideals; field extensions and geometric constructions.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 275 and MTH 302 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of department.
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MTH 476 - Abstract Algebra II (4)
Polynomial rings, irreducibility of polynomials, field theory, solving polynomial equations, introduction to Galois theory and applications.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 475 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTH 490 - Independent Study (2 OR 4)
Reading or research on some mathematical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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MTH 497 - Apprentice College Teaching (2 OR 4)
Open to any well-qualified junior or senior who obtains consent of a faculty member to assist in presenting a regular college course. The apprentice should be capable of assuming limited classroom teaching duties. May be repeated for additional credit. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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MTE 210 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I (4)
Mathematical problem solving; logic and sets; whole numbers and operations, number theory, extensions to integers, fractions, decimals, percents, real numbers; proportional reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
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MTE 211 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II (4)
Introduction to probability and statistics; concepts from two- and three-dimensional geometry, constructions, geometric reasoning, congruence, similarity, area, volume, isometries, size transformations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 210 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTE 318 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics for Elementary Education (4)
Advanced study of topics in MTE 210-211, with an emphasis on the Common Core Standards of Mathematical Practice.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 211 and MTH 141, each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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MTE 405 - Special Topics (2 OR 4)
Study of mathematical topics particularly relevant for prospective teachers of elementary and middle school mathematics. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 211 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of instructor.
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MTE 410 - Elementary School Mathematics and the Computer (4)
An introduction to creative uses of computers in teaching mathematics in the elementary school, including program design, machine architecture, and the BASIC and LOGO computing languages. Enrollment is limited to elementary education majors.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 211 and STA 225 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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ME 308 - Computer-Aided Design (3)
Use of engineering software in design and analysis such as: solid modeling of machine parts, projection views layout, parametric and knowledge-based design, assembly design, sheet and metal design, bill of materials, structure design, introduction of finite element method, engineering optimization, space analysis and clash detection, mechanism and kinematics of assemblies. Offered fall and winter.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or corequisites: ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 322 - Engineering Mechanics (4)
Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies: analysis of structures, centroids and moments of inertia; kinematics, Newton’s Second Law, work and energy, linear and angular impulse and momentum. With laboratory. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 280 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and major standing.
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ME 331 - Introduction to Fluid and Thermal Energy Transport (4)
The fundamentals of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, conservation and momentum principles, viscous and inviscid flow, laminar and turbulent flow, introduction to viscous and thermal boundary layer theory, conduction heat transfer and dimensionless correlations of convection heat transfer, applications to engineering problems. With laboratory; includes experiment design. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, MTH 254 and major standing.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or corequisites: EGR 280.
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ME 361 - Mechanics of Materials (4)
Introduction to the mechanics of deformable bodies: distribution of stress and strain in beams, shafts, columns, pressure vessels and other structural elements, factor of safety, yield criteria of materials with applications to design. With laboratory. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 280 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and major standing.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or corequisites: ME 322.
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ME 372 - Properties of Materials (4)
The atomic, molecular and crystalline structure of solids, including a description of x-ray analysis, metallography and other methods of determining structure; correlation of structure with the electric, magnetic and mechanical properties of solids. With laboratory. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 143, CHM 144 or CHM 157) and (PHY 162 or PHY 152) and major standing.
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ME 421 - Vibrations and Controls (4)
Linear free and forced response of one- and multiple-degree freedom systems. Equations of motion of discrete systems. Vibration isolation, rotating imbalance and vibration absorbers. Transfer function and state-space approaches to modeling dynamic systems. Time and frequency domain and analysis and design of control systems. Use of MATLAB. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 322, MTH 254, APM 255 and major standing.
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ME 423 - Acoustics and Noise Control (4)
Introduction to vibrations and waves; plane and spherical acoustic waves; sound generation, transmission and propagation; sound intensity and power; principles and definitions of noise control; sound and hearing; hearing conservation; community, building and industrial noise control; measurement of sound. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 322, MTH 254, APM 255 and major standing.
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ME 438 - Fluid Transport (4)
Continued study of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and their applications, angular momentum principle; generalized study of turbo-machines, potential flow of inviscid fluids, laminar and turbulent boundary layer theory, dimensional analysis and similitude, compressible flow. With laboratory. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 443 - Polymeric Materials (4)
Terminology and nomenclature for plastics. General topics dealing with plastics, such as structure, morphology, properties, etc. Focus on mechanical and physical properties and mechanical behavior of plastics. Technology related to plastics processing, testing, designing and recycling is introduced. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 372 and major standing.
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ME 445 - Plastics Product Design (4)
Design of plastic/composite products based on strength, stiffness, creeping, impacting, chemical and environmental deterioration. Effects of processing on part quality and performance. Design of plastic parts for manufacturability. Prototyping plastic parts. Design of plastic parts for joining and assembly. Use of CAD/CAM/CAE software for structural analysis and design optimization.
Prerequisite(s): ME 443 and major standing.
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ME 448 - Therman Energy Transport (4)
Continued study of properties and descriptions of conduction, convection and thermal radiation heat transfer; thermal boundary layer theory; forced and natural convection, heat transfer correlations. Thermodynamics of thermal radiation, radiation intensity, surface properties and energy exchange. Laboratory emphasizes experimental design and development of empirical relationships. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 454 - Alternative Energy Systems (4)
The analysis and design of alternative energy conversion systems. Primary topics include biomass energy conversion, including biofuels, solar and wind power will be primary topics. Other topics include fuel cells, geothermal energy and hydroelectric power. With project. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 456 - Energy Systems Analysis and Design (4)
The analysis and design of thermodynamic systems. Applications include thermodynamic cycles for power; thermodynamics of non-reacting mixtures including psychrometry; concepts of available energy and application to process/system optimization; the thermodynamics of reacting mixtures, including chemical equilibrium concepts, applied to combustion systems. With project. Offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and major standing.
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ME 457 - Internal Combustion Engines I (4)
Introduction to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and performance of internal combustion engines including: introduction to engine types and their operation, engine design and operating parameters, ideal thermodynamic cycles, thermodynamics of actual working fluids and actual cycles, gas exchange processes, heat losses, performance, exhaust gas analysis and air pollution. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 461 - Analysis and Design of Mechanical Structures (4)
Methods of advanced mechanics of materials applied to the design of mechanical structures. Topics include stress and strain analysis, force equilibrium, deformation compatibility, torsion of non-circular cross-sections, torsion of thick-walled tubes, shear centers, non- symmetric binding, curved and composite beams and thick-walled tubes, shear centers, non-symmetric binding, curved and composite beams and thick-walled cylinders. Generally offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 467 - Optical Measurement and Quality Inspection (4)
State-of-the art optical methods including TV-holography/electronic speckle pattern interferometry, shearography, digital image correlation, three-dimensional computer vision, and laser triangulation; with applications to measurement of displacement, strain/stress, vibrational mode, material properties, three-dimensional shape, quality inspection and nondestructive testing. With laboratory. Generally offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 472 - Materials Properties and Processes (4)
Study of mechanical behavior of real engineering materials and how they influence mechanical design. True stress/strain properties of materials, plastic deformation and fracture of materials, failure theories, fatigue damage under cyclic loading, creep and high temperature applications. Material properties of engineering metals, ceramics and composites. Behavior of materials during and after manufacturing processes such as stamping, drawing, extrusion, etc. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 361, ME 372 and major standing.
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ME 473 - Flexible and Lean Manufacturing Systems (4)
Technologies and concepts that make manufacturing systems flexible: CAM, Group Technology (GT), Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining centers, robotics, automated warehousing (AS/RS), vision systems, material transport, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Introduction to lean manufacturing. With laboratory. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 484 and ME 473. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): Major standing.
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ME 474 - Manufacturing Processes (4)
Fundamentals and technology of machining, forming, casting and welding. Mechanics of cutting. Molding of polymers. Tolerancing and surface topography. Manufacturing considerations in design. Economics of manufacturing. Process assembly and product engineering. Lab to be arranged. Generally offered fall and winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 372 and major standing.
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ME 475 - Lubrication, Friction, and Wear (4)
Study of fundamental wear mechanisms including: adhesive, abrasive, corrosive and surface fatigue; boundary and hydrodynamic lubrication; friction theories; surface topography characterization. Applications: journal and ball bearings, gears and engine components. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 372.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or corequisites: ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 476 - Product and Process Development (4)
Topics include traditional and nontraditional approaches in product and process development and optimization, including conventional experimental mechanics and acoustic test methods. The Taguchi approach and other methods for design of experiments are used to study the interaction of variables and to attain optimization.
Prerequisite(s): ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 478 - Robotic Systems (4)
Overview of industrial robotic manipulators, their components and typical applications. Kinematics of robots and solution of kinematic equations. Trajectory planning and the Jacobian matrix. Robot programming languages and task planning. Laboratory experience in the development and implementation of a kinematic controller using a reconfigurable industrial manipulator. Demonstrations and application using industrial robots. Generally offered fall. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 422 and ME 478.
Prerequisite(s): ME 322 and major standing.
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ME 479 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (3)
Fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear physics; interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear reactors and nuclear power; neutron diffusion and moderation; heat removal from nuclear reactors; radiation protection and shielding; reactor licensing, safety and the environment; applications in power generation and medicine. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 331, 372 and major standing.
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ME 480 - Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants (3)
The study of various nuclear power plant types and systems; Rankine Cycle thermodynamics; BWR, ESBWR and PWR power plants; engineered safety systems; nuclear regulations, codes and standards; reactor safety fundamentals; economic and environmental issues. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 456, ME 479, and major standing.
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ME 482 - Fluid and Thermal Systems Design (4)
Applications of fluid and thermal transport and energy conversion concepts. Component and system analyses and design refinement using integral, differential and lumped-parameter modeling techniques. The course focuses on the design process using design-oriented projects. Generally offered fall.Prerequisie(s): ME 331 and major standing.
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ME 484 - Vehicle Dynamics (4)
Vehicle dynamics analyses including: governing equation of motion, road loads, gradeability, aerodynamic forces and moments, longitudinal acceleration and braking performance prediction, lateral handling characteristics, vertical comfortability criteria, vehicle ride evaluation, and operating fuel economy analysis. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 322 and major standing.
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ME 486 - Mechanical Systems Design (4)
Study of systems involving mechanical elements. Includes safety, stress, strength, deflection economic and social considerations, optimization criteria and strategies. Analysis and design of fasteners, springs, welds, bearings, power transmitting elements and complex structures subjected to static and/or dynamic loads. With project. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 308, ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 487 - Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering (4)
Introduction to the use of state-of-the-art finite element technology in mechanical engineering analysis. Fundamentals of computer graphics, solid modeling, finite element modeling and interactive design. Analysis and evaluation of linear static and dynamic mechanical systems. With project. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 308, ME 361, and major standing.
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ME 488 - Mechanical Computer-Aided Manufacturing (4)
Use of CAM software in various aspects of manufacturing processes. GDT and tolerance analysis; surface design, managing cloud points and reverse engineering; simulation of kinematics of machine tools; 3-axis surface machining; mold tooling design; CMM and measurement data analysis; assembly simulation and structural analysis, rapid-prototyping. With project. Generally offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ME 308, ME 361 and major standing.
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ME 489 - Fasteners and Bolted Joints (4)
Analysis, design, and reliability of bolted joint systems under static and dynamic loads. Topics include torque-tension-turn formulation, process control, service and environmental loads, fatigue, elastic interaction, vibration loosening, creep relaxation, and corrosion. With laboratory experiments. Generally offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ME 486 and major standing.
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ME 490 - Senior Project (3 TO 4)
Work on advanced design and research projects. Topic must be approved prior to registration. If taken as an alternative to ME 492, student must work as part of a team of at least two people. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): ME 308, ME 331, ME 361, ME 372, and major standing. Approval of project proposal by Mechanical Engineering Department.
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ME 492 - Senior Mechanical Engineering Design Project (4)
Multi-disciplinary team experience in engineering design, emphasizing realistic constraints such as safety, economic factors, reliability, aesthetics, ethics and societal impact. Projects will be supervised by engineering faculty. Generally offered fall, winter. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): ME 308, ME 331, ME 361, ME 372 and major standing.
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ME 494 - Independent Study (1 TO 4)
Advanced individual study in a special area. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and senior standing.
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ME 495 - Special Topics (2 TO 4)
Advanced study of special topics in engineering. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and senior standing.
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MLS 201 - Careers in Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences (1)
An introductory seminar in biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic sciences, including career opportunities in clinical settings (medical laboratory science, histotechnology, cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy, radiologic technology), industrial sales and/or research and development, basic medical research and education. Offered fall semester.
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MLS 205 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care Organizations and Practice (2)
An understanding of laboratory and health care organizations and issues to prepare students as professional practitioners to function effectively in a rapidly changing environment. Offered fall and summer semesters.
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MLS 210 - Medical Terminology (1)
This course is designed as an independent study using a programmed text. Initial emphasis is on learning Greek and Latin word parts and rules for combining them, with cumulative study directed to the analysis and definition of medical terms. Offered fall, winter, and summer semesters.
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MLS 226 - Introduction to Laboratory Theory and Techniques (2)
Basic concepts and principles in the practice of clinical laboratory science. Integration of principles of phlebotomy, microscopy, laboratory mathematics, spectrophotometry, and laboratory safety. Offered fall, winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 157 or (CHM 144 and CHM 147.)
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MLS 312 - Hematology/Cellular Pathophysiology (3)
Topics include current concepts of hematopoiesis, including selected topics in red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet morphogenesis, physiology and pathophysiology; an introduction to the basic principles involved in cellular disease mechanisms. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 or instructor permission.
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MLS 313 - Immunohematology (4)
Discussion of the immunologic and genetic basis for the study of red cell antigen/antibody systems, including physiologic and pathophysiologic consequences of foreign antigen exposure. Laboratory included. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 207, MLS 226, and MLS 423; or instructor permission.
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MLS 314 - Hemostasis (3)
In depth study of the basic physiology and pathophysiology of the human hemostatic system, including the role of the vasculature, platelets and plasma proteins. Laboratory included. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and MLS 226; permission of instructor.
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MLS 327 - Clinical Chemistry (4)
A theoretical introduction to the fundamentals of clinical chemistry, with emphasis on pathophysiology and clinical correlations. To include an introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of relevant instrumentation and methods of clinical analysis. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): MLS 226 and MLS 425.
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MLS 328 - Clinical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Provides practical experience in the application of clinical instrumentation and current clinical methodologies to the performance of clinical chemistry assays. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): MLS 226.
Corequisite(s): MLS 327.
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MLS 335 - Clinical Parasitology/Mycology/Virology (3)
Introduction to clinical parasitology, mycology and virology. Included are: morphology, life cycles, reproduction, classification and diseases in humans. Offered winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and MLS 226.
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